Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
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| Motto | Learn to lead |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Un-aided |
| Established | 2008 |
| Principal | Dr. HS Ramesh Babu |
| Director | Prof. M R Holla |
| Undergraduates | ~2000 |
| Location | 13°9′27″N 77°33′39″E / 13.15750°N 77.56083°E |
| Campus | Urban In Rajanukunte, Doddaballapur Road, Bangalore |
| Accreditation | AICTE, NBA |
| Nickname | SVITians |
| Affiliations | VTU |
| Website | saividya.ac.in/ |
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology (SVIT) is an engineering college in Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, Bangalore, India. SVIT was ranked 100th in India as per the Data Quest-CMR survey of top T-schools in 2015.[1] Established in 2008, SVIT offers six undergraduate courses and three post-graduate courses and is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). The institution is accredited by AICTE, NBA,(New Delhi) and recognized by the government of Karnataka.
History
SVIT was founded in 2008 by Sri Sai Vidya Vikas Samithi, a trust consisting of highly experienced professors who were previously with reputed institutions such as RVCE, UVCE, BIT and RNSIT.
Prof. M R Holla, a recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award[2] and former principal of RVCE and director of RNSIT, is the director of the college. Dr. Ramesh Babu H S is the principal.
The Board of Trustees also consists of well-renowned professors like Prof. Y Jayasimha, Prof. R C Shanmukha Swamy and Prof. A M Padma Reddy. It includes R Srinivas Raju, a practicing civil engineer; M K Manohar, a renowned chartered accountant; and Narayana Raju, an administrator at RVCE and RNSIT.
Campus
SVIT is spread over 12 acres Rajanukunte, Bangalore. The nearest commuter railway station is Rajanukunte. The college is less than 10 km away from Yelahanka NES junction and at a distance of 25 km from Kempegowda International Airport. BMS Institute of Technology is 5 km away from the college.
The institution has two separate hostels for boys and girls to cater to the needs of the students from other parts of the country. Each hostel has its own kitchen and dining areas and is supported by a team of experienced cooks.
Courses offered
Undergraduate courses
SVIT offers Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at the undergraduate level. The course spans over four years and is offered in six branches. The course structure is based on the guidelines framed by VTU.
Undergraduate BE courses offered:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Information Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Post-graduate courses
SVIT offers post-graduate courses:
Placements
In 2016, SVIT placed 98% of all eligible students. The college has industry collaborations and placed its students in companies including several top recruiters such as HCL, Tech Mahindra, HP, IBM, iGATE, CGI Group, OnMobile, Siemens, Syntel, Wipro, Indian Air Force, TCS, Cognizant, Mphasis, NTT DATA, EMC Corporation, Mindtree, Amazon, Microland, Raymond Group etc.
Rankings
Rankings
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Data Quest-CMR | 100 |
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology was ranked 100th among all engineering colleges across the country by Data Quest-CMR Survey for the year 2015.[1]
Student activities
"Sanchalana" cultural festival
The institution hosts its cultural fest under the "Sanchalana" banner. The eminent personality Ramesh Bhat had graced the events. It is hosted by Cultural Activities Team (CAT). CAT is headed by the principal, aided by the heads of departments, Cultural Activity Committee, CAT Secretaries, the student presidents of clubs, and the student volunteers.
Tech Vidya
The institution hosts its state level tech fest every year.
Social Service
The National Service Scheme of India (NSS) has a unit in the college.The NSS unit of the college has 100 student members and approved by VTU. The unit is headed by Dr. Harish H T, Chief Librarian & NSS Program Officer.
The students organize blood donation camps regularly. NSS volunteers participates in all the awareness programs conducted by PHC of Rajanukunte. NSS unit regularly organizes SWATCH CAMPUS program very often.
Professional Body Student Chapters
The college has one Professional body student chapter actively working to create platforms for students to learn beyond books.
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society of India (CSI) Institute of Indian Foundry Men Indian Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) IEEE Photonics Society IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology (IEEE EMBS) IEEE Power and Energy Systems Society Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India)(ACCE) •
College Clubs
SVIT Cam-Era
Svit cam-Era is the official photography club of the college which organizes photography activities in the college. The team also captures all the events in the college and works with the branding team of the college.
SVIT Dance Crew
Svit Dance Crew (SDC) is the first official dance team in SVIT started in year 2012. Also known as "HAWK STEPPERS" . It's not meant only to compete in inter college fests but also train students for FLASH MOB. Next project is to start the dance club for entire college.
See also
References
- ^ a b "DataQuest-CMR Top T-school survey, 2015" (PDF).
- ^ "Rajyotsava Award for Srinath, Baragur, 54 others". The Hindu.